Emergency Procedures

The safety of all team members is the highest priority. In the event of an emergency, students should remain calm, notify a mentor or team leader immediately, and follow established safety procedures. No student should attempt to handle a serious emergency alone. 

 Reporting an Emergency 

 If an injury, fire, or other emergency occurs: 

 

 Stop all work immediately. 

 Turn off and unplug any operating machinery if it is safe to do so. 

 Alert nearby students and mentors. 

 Contact a mentor, teacher, or designated safety captain. 

 Follow instructions from supervising adults and emergency personnel. 

 

 Medical Emergencies 

 For serious injuries: 

 

 Do not move the injured person unless they are in immediate danger. 

 Notify a mentor or teacher immediately. 

 Call emergency services if necessary. 

 Keep the area clear to provide space for responders. 

 Remain with the injured person until help arrives. 

 

 For minor injuries: 

 

 Report the injury to a mentor or safety captain. 

 Use the first aid kit as directed by an adult. 

 Even small cuts or burns should be cleaned and treated promptly. 

 

 Fire Emergencies 

 If a fire occurs: 

 

 Alert everyone in the shop immediately. 

 Activate the building fire alarm if necessary. 

 Evacuate the area using designated exits. 

 Do not attempt to fight a fire unless you have been trained and it is safe to do so. 

 Move to the designated meeting location outside the building. 

 Do not re-enter the building until authorized by emergency personnel. 

 

 Battery Emergencies 

 Robot batteries contain significant stored energy and can become dangerous if damaged. 

 

 If a battery is smoking, leaking, or overheating, notify a mentor immediately. 

 Keep people away from the battery. 

 Use appropriate battery handling procedures and approved fire suppression methods if trained to do so. 

 Do not touch damaged batteries without proper protection. 

 

 Chemical Spills 

 If lubricants, adhesives, cleaning products, or other chemicals spill: 

 

 Notify a mentor immediately. 

 Keep students away from the affected area. 

 Follow the instructions for the specific material if available. 

 Clean the spill only if authorized and properly equipped. 

 

 Evacuation Procedures 

 When instructed to evacuate: 

 

 Stop work immediately. 

 Turn off equipment if it is safe to do so. 

 Leave tools and materials behind. 

 Walk calmly to the nearest exit. 

 Proceed to the designated meeting location. 

 Remain with the team until attendance has been taken. 

 

 Emergency Equipment Locations 

 All team members should know the locations of: 

 

 First aid kits 

 Fire extinguishers 

 Emergency exits 

 Eye wash stations (if available) 

 Emergency contact information 

 

 After an Incident 

 Any injury, near miss, equipment failure, or unsafe condition should be reported to a mentor or safety captain. Reporting incidents helps the team improve safety procedures and prevent future accidents.